Agriculture Technology Podcast

In part 2 of this series, Tony Kramer continues his conversation with Jake Mauer, an agronomist with RDO Equipment Co., about RDOs involvement with the Land Lab at North Dakota State College of Science. The primary objective of the Land Lab is to reinforce agriculture education at the college. RDO Equipment Co. helped the program by providing the equipment and expertise needed to plant fields and...

Tony Kramer speaks with Jake Mauer, an agronomist with RDO Equipment Co., about RDOs involvement with the Land Lab at North Dakota State College of Science. The primary objective of the Land Lab is to reinforce agriculture education at the college. RDO Equipment Co. helped the program by providing the equipment and expertise needed to plant fields and also implemented several field trials to test...

This weeks guest on the Agriculture Technology Podcast is Sam Paulson, Tillage Product Specialist with John Deere. John Deere has made significant strides in their tillage portfolio in recent years by introducing TruSet technology and several new tillage implements. These implements include the 2230 Field Cultivator, 2660 VT, and 2680H. To learn more visit www.rdoequipment.com Be sure to follow RD...

In this episode Tony Kramer speaks with Tory Williams, a regional sales manager at RDO Equipment Co. Tory is based in the Southwest and covers stores in Arizona and California, working primarily with construction equipment. Because of their flexibility and many attachments, compact construction equipment are often used on many farms. To learn more, visit www.rdoequipment.com

In this episode Tony Kramer speaks with Lance Larsen, a precision ag specialist at Agtegra's Innovation Center, a large cooperative based in South Dakota. The Innovation Center provides precision agriculture services to farmers throughout the region, and specializes in what others would consider challenging projects, such as updating older equipment with the latest in precision ag technology. Thro...

In this episode we hear from Rick Hefley, National Ski Account Manager with RDO Integrated Controls (RDOIC). Rick works with large ski resorts throughout the United States on the use of technology systems, such as GPS, UAVs, and software to better manage snow at resorts. Specific technology mentioned in this episode includes Topcon GPS products and Arena slope management software. To learn more vi...

In part 2 of this series, Tony continues his conversation with Gottfried Pessl of Pessl Instruments about their agricultural sensors. Specifically, they talk about Pessl Instruments' partnership with John Deere to provide weather and soil moisture information in the John Deere Operations Center and the many other sensors they offer. To learn more, visit www.metos.at or www.rdoequipment.com

This episode features Pessl Instruments, a sensor manufacturer based in Austria and founded by Gottfried Pessl. Tony Kramer speaks with Gottfried about how the company started and about their agricultural sensors. The focus of this episode is their line of soil moisture monitoring and weather stations, known as the iMetos Eco D3 and iMetos 3.3. To learn more, visit www.metos.at or www.rdoequipment...

In this episode we hear from Albert Vasquez, Rental Manager with RDO Equipment Co. Rentals are a large part of our business in the Southwest region, and as we'll hear from Albert, technology helps manage the rental fleet. Growers also need technology along with their rentals, such as GPS and RTK, to perform field operations. To learn more, visit www.rdoequipment.com You can also follow RDO on Twit...

We're live at the Big Iron Farm Show in West Fargo, North Dakota! If you're in the area, there's still time to attend the show and see the latest equipment and technology from John Deere. Join Tony Kramer as he talks with show-goers about precision agriculture and the state of farm shows, like Big Iron. You can follow Tony Kramer on Twitter @RDOTonyK Also, be sure to follow RDO Equipment Co. on Fa...

Micasense is a premiere manufacturer of UAV sensor technology, including the multispectral RedEdge-M camera. This sensor is adaptable and can be installed on more UAVs, including the Wingtra One. Drew Baustian of Micasense shares information on the sensor in this episode, as well as examples of how UAV technology is being used in the real-world. To learn more, visit your local RDO Equipment Co. lo...

In this episode, we speak with Justus Bamert of Wingtra about their new UAV, the Wingtra One. Wingtra drones are unique in that they manufacture a fixed-wing aircraft capable of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL), making this a very flexible system. To learn more, stop by your local RDO Equipment Co. location. Be sure to follow RDO Equipment Co. on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. You...

One-hundred years of farming is something to celebrate, especially in an industry as challenging as agriculture. Join Tony Kramer as he speaks with Kim Saueressig about the history of their farming operation in North Dakota. Kim tells us how the farm got started and has grown over the last 100 years, their relationship with John Deere equipment and RDO Equipment Co., and what they did to celebrate...

Bearings might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of agriculture technology, but they're critical for all machine functions. In this episode Tony speaks with John Sweetwood, Strategic Sales Manager with CCTY Bearing. Bearings have come a long way in terms of reliability and ease of maintenance. Not only that, they also enable key machine functions such as suspension and steeri...

In this episode we speak with Terry Pickett, ISG Advanced Engineering Manager for John Deere Company. Terry has been involved with many innovative products geared around precision agriculture and GPS solutions from John Deere, including the development of the StarFire and guidance systems. To learn more about these systems, visit our website www.rdoequipment.com or John Deere's website www.deere.c...

In Part 2 of this podcast series with Dr. Terry Griffin (aka @SpacePlowBoy), Tony Kramer talks with Dr. Griffin about how Big Data is being used in many industries, including agriculture. To learn more, follow Terry Griffin on Twitter @SpacePlowBoy. You can also follow Tony Kramer and RDO Equipment Co. on Twitter @RDOTonyK and @RDOEquipment. Be sure to visit our website, www.rdoequipment.com, and...

Join Tony Kramer this week as he talks with Dr. Terry Griffin (aka @SpacePlowBoy), a Cropping Systems Economist at Kansas State University. Dr. Griffin fills us in on what Big Data and IOT are, and how those in the agriculture industry can leverage this information on the farm. To learn more, follow Terry Griffin on Twitter @SpacePlowBoy. You can also follow Tony Kramer and RDO Equipment Co. on Tw...

It's finally planting season! After a late spring in the Upper Midwest, Tony Kramer sits down with Caleb Seger, a product specialist with RDO Equipment Co., in the cab of a John Deere 8370R tractor pulling an ExactEmerge planter. The planter features many exciting technologies such as high-speed planting, individual row unit control, and turn compensation. To learn more about John Deere technology...

The UAS industry changes very quickly with ever-evolving technology. Sentera, an agriculture drone and sensor manufacturer, recently updated many of their products. In this episode Tony Kramer sits down with Zach Frappier from Sentera to discuss these updates and the tools that Sentera has developed to help farmers and consultants be successful. Be sure to follow RDO Equipment Co. on social media...

In this episode we speak with David Schimmelpfennig, a senior economist with the USDAs Economic Research Service. Much of his research has focused on precision agriculture adoption throughout the country, and he shares some their findings on the economics of precision agriculture technology on the farm. To learn more, visit www.ers.esda.gov . You can learn more about RDO Equipment Co. by visiting...

This year, 2018, is a big year for RDO Equipment Co. In 2018 we celebrate 50 years of being in business. Over the past 50 years, RDO has grown a lot, and this growth and success wouldn't have been possible without our many dedicated employees. In this episode, Tony Kramer speaks with Danny Schultz, a longtime employee at RDO Equipment Co., and several of his co-workers at the Moorhead, MN location...

Springtime is here, and that means mowing grass! In this episode we speak with Nick Arndt, an account manager with RDO Equipment Co., about John Deere lawn mowers and the technology offered in that equipment. To help get customers ready for lawn mowing season, RDO Equipment Co. also offers a Ready 2 Mow service. Learn more on our website: www.rdoequipment.com You can connect with Nick and Tony @RD...

In this episode we speak with Kelsey VanOverbeke, an agronomist with WinField United and Farmers Union Oil of Southern Valley in Fairmont, North Dakota. Kelsey has been using the John Deere Operations Center to work with her farmer customers and make agronomy decisions. You can follow Kelsey on Twitter @kelseyvan09 Tony Kramer @RDOTonyK RDO Equipment CO. @rdoequipment Be sure to follow RDO Equipme...

In this special episode, we speak with Neil Dahlstrom, manager of corporate archives and history at John Deere Company, about John Deere's milestone of manufacturing tractors for 100 years. Starting with the purchase of the Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company in 1918, John Deere has had a rich history of innovation and has focused on the needs of their customers. Don't forget to follow RDO Equipment...

In this episode we speak with Ryan Pehle, an Operations Manager with RDO Water in Santa Maria, California. Ryan has spent his career working with the latest in irrigation technology, which is vital for successfully growing crops in certain regions of the country. To learn more about irrigation technology, you can visit RDO Water at https://www.rdoequipment.com/irrigation/ You can connect with RDO...